Iranian drone attacks strain US air defenses as Ukraine pitches low-cost interceptors
As Iranian-designed Shahed drones spread from Ukraine to the Gulf, U.S. and allied forces are using multimillion-dollar air defenses to counter low-cost attacks, raising sustainability concerns.
Mar-14-2026, 10:00:26 GMT
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